3 teenagers indicted for two separate North Plainfield robberies

NORTH PLAINFIELD -- Three teenagers who were accused of two separate robberies earlier this year were indicted today on multiple charges.

Plainfield residents Kwawee Taylor, Andrew Smith and Nicholas Alleyene were all 17-years-old at the time of the attacks. The youngsters were waived up to adult court in March.

A Somerset County grand jury today indicted them on multiple charges, including first-degree robbery and second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose. Alleyene also was charged with fourth-degree resisting arrest.

The first robbery was reported at 6:12 p.m. on Jan. 21. A 36-year-old Lincoln Place man said the youngsters assaulted him with their fists and took about $180, police said.

The second robbery occurred shortly the first incident on Chatham Street, and the 32-year-old victim was hospitalized for two weeks.

Marquis Smith, 19, of Easton, Pa., and Nathaniel Johnson, 18, of Plainfield, who were both adults at the time, previously were indicted on multiple counts, including first-degree robbery. Marquis Smith and Andrew Smith are not related, authorities have said.